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Latin Times

The share of immigrants in the workforce has grown steadily over the last 15 years and more rapidly since 2020 as immigrants have returned to work more quickly post COVID-19 than their U.S.-born counterparts. As the U.S. economy increasingly relies on migrant labor, a new study by Brookings shows which states and occupations may see the highest need of foreign-born labor in the years to come.

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

Oregon State

Washington, DC

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Minimum wage workers got a pay bump beginning Monday in Washington, D.C., Nevada and Oregon, as well as in some cities and counties across the U.S.

State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Kick In Around U.S.

Illinois is officially the first state to require child compensation for "sharenting." According to ABC News, the new legislation, signed into effect by Governor J.B. Pritzker, requires that "children age 16 and under be compensated if, within a 30-day period, they are in at least 30% of a video or online content for which the adult, whether a parent or caregiver, is being paid."

'First-Of-Its-Kind' Illinois Law Impacting Children Officially In Effect

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A Piece of Travel

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket.

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

Baltimore, MD

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A Dime Saved

Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

As the jobs market appears to be cooling, there are three roles that are still red hot. In April, there were 8.06 million available jobs posted in the U.S. — the lowest level since February 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. In all, the U.S. added a higher-than-anticipated 272,000 jobs in May.

The 3 hottest jobs right now

South Carolina State

Greenville Daily Bugle

South Carolina has been ranked as one of the worst states to work in America by both CNBC and Oxfam America, highlighting significant challenges for workers in the state. Oxfam America’s comprehensive evaluation considered three critical categories: wage policies, worker protection, and the right to organize. South Carolina’s performance in these areas was notably poor, resulting in a low aggregate score and a dismal ranking.

South Carolina Ranked One of the Worst States to Work in America

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Wisconsin State

(The Center Square) – Actions of the state Board of Elections in North Carolina are being investigated by the Committee on the Judiciary of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. This is after the board denied ballot access to three political parties, even though...

Federal lawmakers launch investigation into North Carolina Board of Elections

Madison, WI

(The Center Square) – There is talk of tens-of-thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars in investments coming to Wisconsin over the next decade because of the state’s status as a regional tech hub. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday said Wisconsin has been officially selected as one of...

Wisconsin nabs another $49 million as official regional tech hub

Milwaukee, WI

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This destination was named one of the 21 worst-run cities in the U.S.

One Wisconsin City Named Among The 'Worst Run Cities' In America

Missouri State

(The Center Square) – Missouri will spend approximately $151 million in federal pandemic taxpayer funds to build a 208,000 square foot building for multiple state laboratories. The Multi-Agency State Laboratory Campus was funded by the General Assembly with money from the American Rescue Plan Act. The new building will...

Missouri using $176M in federal pandemic funds to build multi-agency laboratory

California State

Business Insider

Critics of the legislation warned that the higher wages could lead to restaurants laying off some of their workers, or even closing down.

California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

FinanceBuzz

Discover the relentless dedication it takes to perform these 14 arduous jobs and why a pay increase is long overdue.

14 Jobs Notorious for Underpaying Employees

Massachusetts State

The Mirror US

Average workers in Northeast and Western regions earn higher salaries than those in other states

Map shows workers in America's best-paid state earn five figures more than employees in worst-paid state

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Inflation rates have slowed down somewhat, after having soared to record highs in recent years, but the damage to Americans’ purchasing power has been done — no matter how much you earn or what field you work in.

A whopping 97% of US jobs have failed to keep up with inflation since 2019 — here are 3 of the most affected industries

Arizona State

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Thinking about making a move to Arizona? Whether you're planning to relocate your family for a new job opportunity or want to downsize and move out of state to enjoy your retirement years, ideally the...

23 Safest and Cheapest Cities To Live in Arizona

Considering retiring somewhere new? The city you choose can have a huge impact on your finances and well-being. According to research by U.S. News & World Report, your golden years could shine even brighter depending on where you decide to settle down.

50 Best U.S. Cities for Retirement, Ranked

Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction,...

Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations

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Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country

(The Center Square) – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Illinois’ unemployment rate increased to 4.9% during the month of May, tying for the third-worst...

Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country

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